Our new house has granite counter tops through out and we have been trying to find something that will clean them well and leave them looking shiny. Even the special whips made for granite leave streaks. Anyone have experience with this?
cleaning granite counter tops
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VIPERS-PIT said:
You may laugh, but I use a buffer and wax from time to time on them, also, that's what the pros use, also, you may need to reseal them from time to time. It is the only way to get them reshiney again, as the effect of microscratches can't be undone by just cleaners.
damaged said:
No scratches, just smudge marks. The counter tops are black so its not really noticeable unless the sun glares off them.
Why move because the house has 20 grand in counter tops? Solid granite rocks!!!!
if you have a target near you - buy this. it's great! and i've used all the expensive stuff there is to try. i still like this best for day to day cleaning.
http://www.methodhome.com/products/detail.php?prodName=ps_granite
http://www.methodhome.com/products/detail.php?prodName=ps_granite
Thank you. Was looking for someone with firsthand experance. I will have to try the car wax deal. Where do you get the sealer and does it have to be professionally installed?chunchma said:
Here has pretty much all you need, sealer, wax, etc. (although you don't have to get this stuff from _this_ place, any non-yellowing wax should work, though the sealer is a different story, not much point in just waxing if you don't reseal):
http://www.doityourselfgranite.com/catalog6_1.html
This url has some basic info, like how often should it be resealed, and to use non-yellowing wax, and mentions it does not take any special skills to reseal:
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-should-i-consider-when-getting-granite-countertops.htm
And fairly detailed care instructions for granite tops:
http://www.keidel.com/design/select/tops-matl-granite.htm
Hope it helps.
http://www.doityourselfgranite.com/catalog6_1.html
This url has some basic info, like how often should it be resealed, and to use non-yellowing wax, and mentions it does not take any special skills to reseal:
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-should-i-consider-when-getting-granite-countertops.htm
And fairly detailed care instructions for granite tops:
http://www.keidel.com/design/select/tops-matl-granite.htm
Hope it helps.
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Found this on the site. My countertops are VERY black.
A word about Black Granite
Most black granites are very dense and uniform in appearance and in general are the least porous with the least water absorption values. They should not be sealed as they are usually moisture resistant. Your fabricator will advise you.
Guess I do not have to seal them. I have not seen any lquid soak into the countertop. They look like glass, with only pinholes every so often in the finish.
A word about Black Granite
Most black granites are very dense and uniform in appearance and in general are the least porous with the least water absorption values. They should not be sealed as they are usually moisture resistant. Your fabricator will advise you.
Guess I do not have to seal them. I have not seen any lquid soak into the countertop. They look like glass, with only pinholes every so often in the finish.
I took some pictures. The flash makes the granite look much lighter than it actually is. Discoloration is not an issue. Shine is not the issue as much as streaks left by the cleaner wipes. My son spilled strawberry jelly on the counter and it was not found till the next morning and it left no stain or mark after it was washed off. Guess we are lucky.
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